Blue Glaze Radiance Japanese Flower Vase

Add a vibrant splash of color to your home with this striking Japanese flower vase. Crafted using the saiyu glaze technique, this piece expresses beauty through color itself. Layers of glaze are applied and fired to create a smooth, glass-like surface where deep blue flows into soft yellow, radiating a luminous gradation that shifts gently with the light.

Measuring 18 cm (7 in) in height, it’s perfectly sized for a small bouquet. The slender form and radiant surface bring a serene glow to any space, and its graceful silhouette makes it equally captivating on its own.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. Known for its vibrant overglaze enamel designs and use of five signature colors, known as Kutani gosai—navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow pigments. This timeless craft has continuously evolved through generations of artisans who balance innovation with a deep respect for tradition. 

Kutani ware exhibits a diverse range of distinctive styles, shaped by evolving artistic tastes over the centuries. Styles such as ko-Kutani, with its bold colors, geometric patterns, and painterly detail, and akae-saibyo, marked by ultra-fine red lines. Many pieces feature traditional Japanese motifs, such as kacho (flowers and birds) and sansui (landscapes), offering a timeless glimpse into the beauty of nature and the seasons.